Sydney Thunder Women (ST-W) will be facing Adelaide Strikers Women (AS-W) in the 48th game of the Women's Big Bash League 2023 at the Cricket Central, Sydney Olympic Park on November 21 at 9:30 AM IST.

ST-W vs AS-W (Sydney Thunder Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women), Match 48 - Match Information

Match: Sydney Thunder Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women, Match 48
Date: November 21, 2023
Time: 9:30 AM IST
Venue: Cricket Central, Sydney Olympic Park

ST-W vs AS-W (Sydney Thunder Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women), Match 48 Preview

Sydney Thunder Women have played 11 matches in the series and they are currently ranked third on the points table, while Adelaide Strikers Women have also played 11 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table.

Women's Big Bash League 2023 Points Table

The points table of Women's Big Bash League 2023. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.

Team P W L Pts. NRR
PS-W 12 8 4 16 +1.244
AS-W 11 8 3 16 +0.914
ST-W 11 7 3 15 +0.646
BH-W 12 7 5 14 +0.154
HB-W 12 5 6 11 -0.795
SS-W 12 5 7 10 -0.403
MS-W 12 4 8 8 -1.056
MR-W 12 2 10 4 -0.646

In their previous encounter in this series, Laura Wolvaardt was the Player of the Match and Lauren Smith scored the highest fantasy points for Sydney Thunder Women with 97 match fantasy points while Megan Schutt topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Adelaide Strikers Women with 80 match fantasy points.

In the last match played by Sydney Thunder Women against Perth Scorchers Women, Sydney Thunder Women beat Perth Scorchers Women by 9 wickets. The top fantasy player for Sydney Thunder Women was Chamari Athapaththu who scored 189 fantasy points.

In their last match in this series against Sydney Sixers Women, Adelaide Strikers Women beat Sydney Sixers Women by 7 wickets. The top fantasy player for Adelaide Strikers Women was Tahlia McGrath who scored 103 fantasy points.

ST-W vs AS-W, Cricket Central, Sydney Olympic Park Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at Cricket Central, Sydney Olympic Park is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 2 matches is 103 runs.

Weather Report for Cricket Central, Sydney Olympic Park

The temperature is expected to be around 18°C and humidity is expected to be around 55%. Winds at a speed of 6.21 m/s are expected.

Pace or Spin?

The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.

ST-W vs AS-W, Head-to-Head

In the 16 matches played between these 2 teams, the bowlers of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.

ST-W vs AS-W Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Laura Wolvaardt 5 100 20 0 0 7, 47, 12, 28, 6 -
Katie Mack 5 180 36 0 0 45, 26, 14, 24, 71 -
Phoebe Litchfield 5 75 15 0 0 8, 0, 45, 5, 17 -
  1. Laura Wolvaardt

    Laura Wolvaardt is a batter and has an average of 24 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. She is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 7, 47, 12, 28 and 6 runs averaging 20 per match.

  2. Katie Maree Mack

    Katie Mack is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Katie Mack has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. She is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 45, 26, 14, 24 and 71 runs at an average of 36 per match.

  3. Phoebe Litchfield

    Phoebe Litchfield is a batter and has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.4 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. Phoebe Litchfield is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the last 5 matches, she has scored 75 runs at an average of 15 per match.

ST-W vs AS-W Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Lauren Smith 4 1 0.2 6 1.2 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 2, 3, 1, 0, 0
Anesu Mushangwe 5 0 0 5 1 - 1, 2, 1, 1, 0
Amanda-Jade Wellington 5 0 0 7 1.4 - 2, 0, 1, 1, 3
  1. Lauren Georgia Smith

    Lauren Smith is a bowler and has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is an off-break bowler and in the recent 4 matches, Lauren Smith has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2.

  2. Anesu Catherine Mushangwe

    Anesu Mushangwe is a bowler and has an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. She bowls leg-break and in the last 5 matches, this player has taken 5 wickets at an average of 1. Anesu Mushangwe has been very successful against this team, taking 2 wickets in the recent matches.

  3. Amanda-Jade Wellington

    Amanda-Jade Wellington is a bowler and has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. She is a leg-break bowler and in the last 5 matches, this player has taken 2, 0, 1, 1 and 3 wickets at an average of 1.4.

ST-W vs AS-W Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Chamari Athapaththu 3 120 24 4 0.8 0, 77, 43, 0, 0 2, 0, 0, 1, 1
Marizanne Kapp 3 27 5.4 0 0 0, 27, 0, 0, 0 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Tahlia McGrath 3 38 7.6 3 0.6 0, 38, 0, 0, 0 2, 0, 1, 0, 0
  1. Athapaththu Mudiyanselage Chamari Jayangani Kumai Athapaththu

    Chamari Athapaththu is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Chamari Athapaththu has an average of 96 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. She is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 0, 77, 43, 0 and 0 runs averaging 24 per match.

  2. Marizanne Kapp

    Marizanne Kapp is an all-rounder and has an average of 31 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Marizanne Kapp is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, she has scored 27 runs at an average of 5.4 per match.

  3. Tahlia May McGrath

    Tahlia McGrath is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. Tahlia McGrath is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, she has scored 0, 38, 0, 0 and 0 runs at an average of 7.6 per match.

ST-W vs AS-W Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Chamari Athapaththu 3 120 24 4 0.8 0, 77, 43, 0, 0 2, 0, 0, 1, 1
Tahlia McGrath 3 38 7.6 3 0.6 0, 38, 0, 0, 0 2, 0, 1, 0, 0
Danielle Gibson 3 39 7.8 3 0.6 0, 0, 5, 34, 0 3, 0, 0, 0, 0
Lauren Smith 4 1 0.2 6 1.2 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 2, 3, 1, 0, 0
Katie Mack 5 180 36 0 0 45, 26, 14, 24, 71 -
Heather Knight 4 123 24.6 1 0.2 0, 32, 8, 45, 38 1, 0, 0, 0, 0

The top point-getters for Sydney Thunder Women are Chamari Athapaththu with 189 match fantasy points, Lauren Smith with 76 match fantasy points and Heather Knight with 68 match fantasy points.

The top point-getters for Adelaide Strikers Women are Tahlia McGrath with 103 match fantasy points, Danielle Gibson with 91 match fantasy points and Katie Mack with 69 match fantasy points.

ST-W vs AS-W Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Chamari Athapaththu 3 120 24 4 0.8 0, 77, 43, 0, 0 2, 0, 0, 1, 1
Lauren Smith 4 1 0.2 6 1.2 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 2, 3, 1, 0, 0
Marizanne Kapp 3 27 5.4 0 0 0, 27, 0, 0, 0 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Anesu Mushangwe 5 0 0 5 1 - 1, 2, 1, 1, 0
Tahlia McGrath 3 38 7.6 3 0.6 0, 38, 0, 0, 0 2, 0, 1, 0, 0
  1. Athapaththu Mudiyanselage Chamari Jayangani Kumai Athapaththu

    Chamari Athapaththu can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 96 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Chamari Athapaththu is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, she has scored 120 runs at an average of 24 per match.

  2. Lauren Georgia Smith

    Lauren Smith is a bowler and has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. This player bowls off-break and in the last 4 matches, Lauren Smith has taken 2, 3, 1, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 1.2.

  3. Marizanne Kapp

    Marizanne Kapp is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. She has an average of 31 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, Marizanne Kapp has scored 0, 27, 0, 0 and 0 runs averaging 5.4 per match.

  4. Anesu Catherine Mushangwe

    Anesu Mushangwe is a bowler and has an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. She is a leg-break bowler and in the recent 5 matches, this player has taken 1, 2, 1, 1 and 0 wickets at an average of 1. Anesu Mushangwe has been very successful against this team, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.

  5. Tahlia May McGrath

    Tahlia McGrath is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. She has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, Tahlia McGrath has scored 38 runs averaging 7.6 per match.

ST-W vs AS-W Squad Information

Adelaide Strikers Women (AS-W) Squad: Megan Schutt, Laura Wolvaardt, Tahlia McGrath, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Jemma Barsby, Bridget Patterson, Katie Mack, Anesu Mushangwe, Danielle Gibson, Georgia Adams, Courtney Neale, Annie O'Neil, Darcie Brown, Madeline Penna and Ella Wilson.

Sydney Thunder Women (ST-W) Squad: Marizanne Kapp, Chamari Athapaththu, Heather Knight, Samantha Bates, Sammy-Jo Johnson, Lauren Smith, Lauren Bell, Hannah Darlington, Saskia Horley, Tahlia Wilson, Phoebe Litchfield, Olivia Porter, Anika Learoyd, Claire Moore, Ebony Hoskin, Paris Bowdler and Isabella Malgioglio.

ST-W vs AS-W Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keeper: Paris Bowdler

Batters: Laura Wolvaardt and Katie Mack

All-Rounders: Chamari Athapaththu, Marizanne Kapp, Tahlia McGrath and Georgia Adams

Bowlers: Lauren Smith, Anesu Mushangwe, Amanda-Jade Wellington and Ebony Hoskin

Captain: Tahlia McGrath

Vice-Captain: Georgia Adams

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